Latin Small Letter I With Inverted Breve Letter
ȋ is the Latin small letter i with an inverted breve, used as a specific Unicode character.
U+020B
ȋ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It’s useful when you need the exact “i with inverted breve” glyph rather than plain “i”. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML/CSS/JS forms in your projects.
Latin Small Letter I With Inverted Breve Letter Meaning
ȋ (U+020B) is “Latin small letter i with inverted breve” as defined in Unicode. The inverted breve is a diacritic-like mark attached to the lowercase i, producing a distinct character that should not be replaced by a basic “i” when the text requires that exact letterform. In practice, it appears in languages or orthographies that use this specific diacritic, in linguistic content, and in typography work where precise character selection matters. Because it’s a separate Unicode code point, it’s best to use the provided HTML entity or Unicode escape rather than approximations.
Common uses
- •Copying exact lowercase “i with inverted breve” text for proper spelling in supported orthographies
- •Typing and reviewing linguistics or language study notes that require the precise Unicode character
- •Creating consistent labels, names, or captions in design files that must match the correct glyph
- •Implementing localized content in software where character-by-character correctness is required
- •Preparing searchable text for documents, subtitles, and web content that must preserve the exact character
Examples
ȋ Latin small letter i with inverted breve
- ȋȋ can be inserted in forms that need the exact diacritic.
- ȋThe word ȋ uses a distinct character codepoint (U+020B).
- ȋTypography samples include ȋ to compare glyph styling.
- ȋExported text preserves ȋ when Unicode is handled correctly.
- ȋUse ȋ instead of a plain i when the inverted breve is required.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+020B | |
| HTML Entity | ȋ | |
| HTML Code | ȋ | |
| CSS | \020B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 523 | |
| Decimal | 523 |
How to type Latin Small Letter I With Inverted Breve Letter (ȋ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 523 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 020B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 020B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 020b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ȋ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter I With Inverted Breve letter mean?
ȋ (U+020B) is “Latin small letter i with inverted breve” as defined in Unicode. The inverted breve is a diacritic-like mark attached to the lowercase i, producing a distinct character that should not be replaced by a basic “i” when the text requires that exact letterform. In practice, it appears in languages or orthographies that use this specific diacritic, in linguistic content, and in typography work where precise character selection matters. Because it’s a separate Unicode code point, it’s best to use the provided HTML entity or Unicode escape rather than approximations.
What is the Unicode code point for ȋ?
ȋ is Unicode U+020B (LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH INVERTED BREVE).
How can I copy ȋ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ȋ.
What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use?
CSS escape: \\020B. JavaScript escape: \\u{020B}.
Is ȋ the same as the regular letter i?
No. ȋ is a distinct Unicode character with its own code point and diacritic mark, so it should be used when the inverted breve is required.